Nick Bastone

10 Dec 2021

Friday News Roundup: Brunch spot apologizes for asking police to leave & Looming parklet fines stir panic

Hey there, San Francisco.  Lots of restaurant news this week. First, staff members at the new brunch spot Hilde and Jesse asked three SFPD officers to leave. Then, we learned about the confusion among restaurant owners over all new parklet regulations and the looming fines that could follow.  If you

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03 Dec 2021

Friday News Roundup: Omicron Touches Down in SF & Outer Sunset Starship House ‘Under Attack’

Hey there, San Francisco.  Happy Friday. This week the first omicron case in the United States was identified right here in San Francisco. And, we received news that the Outer Sunset Starship House was “under attack.” Lots to dig into.  If you want to receive these news roundups every weekday,

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02 Dec 2024

The 90s Are Back! We Have Color Changing Shirts!

As 2024 winds down, we’re reflecting on another incredible year of sharing the stories, art, culture, and nightlife that make the Bay Area so unique. BrokeAssStuart.com wouldn’t be what it is without you—our community of readers, supporters, and believers in independent media. This year, instead of asking you to join Patreon

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19 Nov 2021

Friday News Roundup: Breed Pushes Drug Use Sites & Booster Appointments Now Available

Hey there, San Francisco.  Happy Friday. This week we learned that Mayor London Breed is pushing forward with a plan to open a supervised drug consumption site in the Tenderloin. And, all residents 18 years or older can start booking their booster shot appointments. More info on how to do

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12 Nov 2021

Friday News Roundup: Recall Season Heats up and Ivy Getty Gets Married

Hey there, San Francisco.  Another Friday, another busy week of local news. Both recall efforts against District Attorney Chesa Boudin and the three school board members had major updates, model/heiress Ivy Getty had a wedding extravaganza across the city, and importantly, San Franciscans will soon be able to buy Dungeness

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05 Nov 2021

Friday News Roundup: DA charges SFPD officer with homicide and Giants Buster Posey retires

Hey there, San Francisco.  Happy Friday. It was a busy news week across the city, from a Giants’ star announcing his retirement to a certain law school making moves to change its name. If you want to receive these news roundups every weekday, I’d love for you to sign up

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29 Oct 2021

Friday News Roundup: Supes Vote Down SoMa Housing Project and Outside Lands is Upon Us

Hey there, San Francisco.  Happy Friday and Halloween Weekend and Outside Lands Weekend! It’s a busy time in San Francisco. But before you head out to Golden Gate Park or whatever else you’ve got in store this weekend, here are some of the top local news stories from this past

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22 Oct 2021

Friday News Roundup: In-N-Out backlash and Tragedy at the Chase Center

Hey there, San Francisco.  My name is Nick Bastone, and I’m a reporter here in the city. Earlier this year, I started a newsletter called The SF Minute. The idea is to provide a quick, easy-to-read recap of our city’s news each Monday through Friday. You can subscribe (for free!)

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